Azolla /
Fairy moss
Parameters
Disclaimer: I got these levels by finding multiple sources and rounding the the numbers
3.5-10
Optimal: 5.5-6.5
GH:
0 - 18dgh / 0-320ppm
KH:
1-8dkh / 17-142ppm
Temperature:
59–82F / 15-27C
Info
Names:
Azolla
Fairy moss
Waterfern
Mosquito fern
Type:
Floating plant
Species:
Azolla caroliniana
Azolla cristata
Azolla filiculoides
Azolla microphylla
Azolla nilotica
Azolla mexicana
Azolla rubra
Azolla pinnata
Family:
Salviniaceae
Size:
Typical Diameter
1-2.5cm / .39-.98in
Typical root length:
1–3cm / 0.4–1.2in
Light:
Shade/partial shade
Feeds from:
Water column
Grows:
Very Fast
Difficulty:
Beginner/easy
Tech:
Doesn’t need CO2
Spawn time:
2-5 days
They send shoots out and grow a pup of of them.
Notes:
